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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $601.
Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)
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$254 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $602 Average price | $402 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 37m Average total duration 22h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $254 (€205).
A bus is $478 (€386) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $602 (€487).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Train takes on average 22h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Amsterdam
How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL15006:00 AM2h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:25 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4001One-way0 transfers
Other options
4004 · 16573:30 PM24h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM43h26Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:25 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$2101One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM41h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$2151One-way2 transfers
UX10917:05 AM2h35Madrid Barajas Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2521One-way0 transfers
AF1401 · AF16406:00 AM7h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2841One-way1 transfer
AF1401 · AF17406:00 AM7h40Madrid Barajas Airport1:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2961One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
The journey from Madrid to Amsterdam is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Buses and flights travel regularly from Madrid to Amsterdam every day of the week. Key departure points in Madrid include the Madrid Barajas airport, and the Estacion Sur De Autobuses bus station.
Buses from Madrid to Amsterdam | Flights from Madrid to Amsterdam
Madrid to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€142 |
26:15 h |
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€145 |
2:30 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam depart from Madrid's Avenida de América or Estación Sur bus stations. The bus trip lasts at least 26 hours and 15 minutes, and requires a change in Paris. At least two buses travel from Madrid to Amsterdam everyday, typically departing in the afteroon around 4 pm and 7 pm. This bus route is operated by Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
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Flying is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Flights depart from either Madrid's Barajas airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Direct flights only last 2 hours and 30 minutes while some airlines offer cheap flights with a layoff. Airlines that travel from Madrid to Amsterdam include Iberia, Air Europa, and KLM. Over 15 direct flights travel from Madrid to Amsterdam every day.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Catching a quick and direct flight from Madrid is much quicker than spending over 24 hours in a bus. The convenient public transportation options from Madrid and Amsterdam's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time. The cost of traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam by plane can be reduced significantly if you book your tickets further in advance.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $254 (€205).
A bus is $478 (€386) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $602 (€487).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Train takes on average 22h 7m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, Iberia Express, Vueling, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Qatar Airways, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, Iberia Express, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France.
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